Equal Rights to the Curriculum: Many Languages, One MessageAddressing issues that educators, policy makers and parents of linguistically diverse children must face when teaching in, administrating or choosing an international school, the author draws on teaching theory to propose guidelines, best practice and cheklists for ensuring that all children benefit from an inclusive curriculum. |
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Contents
Chapter 1 Hidden and Overt Power Structures in International Schools | 1 |
Chapter 2 Research Theory and Good Practice | 35 |
Chapter 3 Third Culture Children | 66 |
Chapter 4 ESL Parents Seen But Not Heard | 76 |
Chapter 5 Promoting Other Languages | 90 |
Chapter 6 Choosing an Effective International School for Your Child | 106 |
An Internationalism Audit | 133 |
Glossary | 138 |
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Equal Rights to the Curriculum: Many Languages, One Message Eithne Gallagher No preview available - 2008 |
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